Marseille (H) - CL | Pre-Match Thread

[Cornish_Blue]

Foden should get a full 90 mins because we all know Pep won’t play him against the rags.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Have I missed Pep saying he's starting Steffan?

 

[MAG]

Wednesday 9th December

Manchester City v
Marseille

Kickoff: 8:00pm (UK)
Etihad Stadium, Manchester, UK

Live TV: BT Sport (UK)

Referee: Halil Umut Meler [TUR]
Assistant Referee: Mustafa Eyisoy [TUR], Cevdet Komurcuoglu [TUR]
Fourth Official: Arda Kardeşler [TUR]
VAR: Sascha Stegemann [GER]
Assistant VAR: Ali Palabıyık [TUR]

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It's always about the next game ... but this time perhaps it's about the one after this one ...

In the Champions League though we have already qualified for R16, secured top spot in the group as well ... and no result here would change that either way. Only thing riding on the fixture for the club is a win brings in €2.7 million, a draw €900k while a loss brings in nothing ... not sure how much of that would influence Pep's mind though so expect him to rest every player he needs wrapping up in cotton wool for the derby or he would play those he thinks need some sort of rythm going into the weekend ...

Expect a mix of kids ... except Delap!

Officials updated in OP

 

[Scottish Cityzen]

Have I missed Pep saying he's starting Steffan?

No, but the consensus seems to be this would be a good match to give Steffen another run out.

 

[Bill Walker]

Foden should get a full 90 mins because we all know Pep won’t play him against the rags.

Bastard innit.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

No, but the consensus seems to be this would be a good match to give Steffen another run out.

Thanks so just conjecture & second guessing Pep which isn't the easiest thing to do.

 

[ancoats]

good luck in guessing the full starting line up

maybe a good idea for a competition on bluemoon ?

 

[Scottish Cityzen]

Thanks so just conjecture & second guessing Pep which isn't the easiest thing to do.

Spot on.

Steffen seems like a capable back up so would be good for him to get some match sharpness where the fixtures allow.

Also a break for Eddie.

 

[Manc Born & Bred]

good luck in guessing the full starting line up

maybe a good idea for a competition on bluemoon ?

There is only one rule. Those that include Delap in the line up are banned for six months

 

[FantasyIreland]

There is only one rule. Those that include Delap in the line up are banned for six months

Nah,cos its dead,dead,funny innit.

 

[kaz7]

If kev is anywhere near i will cry

 

[ancoats]

If kev is anywhere near i will cry

they will all be on the bench as you can name the full squad and 5 subs. but like you say KBD should be watching from the stand even if we are losing you leave him out

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

There is only one rule. Those that include Delap in the line up are banned for six months

Amen to that brother

 

[KS55]

For me, it's a case of resting all who need it and similarly minutes to some. Tell them go out and enjoy, all pressure is off.

 

[KS55]

How many more times... it's spelt Stirling.

Clarkie?

 

[shevtheblue]

The team will probably be close to what we played against Porto. Mad if Laporte doesn't start again, though. Personally i'd like to see Laporte at left back against United, for that extra stability.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Foden should get a full 90 mins because we all know Pep won’t play him against the rags.

Which, again, will be a mistake by Pep if it happens. A grave one, actually. Because this is a nothing match. And if there's one person who will be pumped up against the rags, it's him.
Neither he nor Kev should be near this match. Bernardo needs these kinds of games to play himself into form and restore his confidence.

 

[Manchester33]

Steffen

Walker
Garcia
Stones
Zinchenko

Doyle
Fernandinho
Silva

Palmer
Torres
Foden

 

[Manchester33]

The team will probably be close to what we played against Porto. Mad if Laporte doesn't start again, though. Personally i'd like to see Laporte at left back against United, for that extra stability.

We've conceded 0 goals in our last 4 games and you want 'extra stability' against a side that got beat by Istanbul Bastarddakishire?

 

[hihosilva]

If kev is anywhere near i will cry

absolutely no chance he will play